Douglas Shaffer is a financial advisor with Stirlingshire Investments in Toledo, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Valic Financial Advisors, Directions Credit Union, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in variable annuities sales with RetireOne and Highland Capital. Stirlingshire RIA LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and other entities, serving both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach, including quantitative, fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory, and offers a range of investment options through its Advyzon marketplace.

Zachary Berry Sr. is a financial advisor at Precision Wealth Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at MML Investors Services LLC, Northwestern Mutual, Verizon Wireless, and UPS. Precision Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on tailored investment strategies using ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory and emphasizes long-term trading, offering clients ongoing portfolio monitoring and regular reporting.

Ken Reinhart is the sole advisor at Reinhart Asset Management LLC in Toledo, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 24 years of industry experience. He has managed his independent advisory firm since 2004 and has worked at Kohl's Corporation in logistics since 2016. Reinhart Asset Management provides discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm’s offerings include the SPECTRUM program, featuring three portfolio series that utilize ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents, with investment decisions based on a Hybrid Analytical Process combining multiple analytic methods and incorporating tactical strategies.

Dominic Pisanti is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is the principal of Forge Advisory LLC, an independent firm he founded in 2026. Prior to this, he held roles at Northwestern Mutual and Mass Mutual, among others. He is also licensed as an insurance broker and engages in outside insurance sales. Forge Advisory LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes tailored Investment Policy Statements and combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with modern portfolio theory to construct customized portfolios.

Geoffrey Kujawa is a financial advisor at Thunderbird Financial Coaching with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked since 2011 as a buyer for a grocery store chain, LM Acquisition, Inc. Thunderbird Financial Coaching provides fee-based financial coaching, planning, portfolio analysis, and retirement-plan advice primarily for public servants, private-sector employees, business owners, and professionals. The firm employs a passive, asset-class diversification approach and combines investor education with various fee arrangements, using third-party managers for asset management.

Shanyn Stewart is a financial advisor with Advanced Financial Management, Inc. in Lambertville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to her current role since 2020, she spent nine years at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of advisory work, she is an ordained minister who speaks on biblical topics and is involved in several business ventures, including accounting and tax services, an apparel company, and retail operations. Advanced Financial Management, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as small businesses, offering financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management. The firm uses an asset-allocation framework and proprietary model portfolios managed through third-party sub-advisers, with frequent monitoring and rebalancing.

David Macino is the sole advisor at Macino Financial, LLC in Holland, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 15 years of industry experience. He founded Macino Financial Services and has worked there since 2013, including a period at Virtue Capital Management from 2015 to 2018. Macino also manages an independent insurance business specializing in life, health, and fixed annuities. Macino Financial provides individualized investment management and financial planning for individual clients, offering written financial plans, hourly consulting, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes asset allocation, tailored investment policy statements, and quarterly reviews, using both direct portfolio implementation and recommended third-party managers via the Betterment for Advisors platform.

Derick Gant is the sole advisor at Gant Investment Advisors, Inc., an independent firm based in Toledo, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. Since founding his firm in 2009, he has also engaged in budget planning and debt reduction consulting, as well as the sale of insurance and annuity products through affiliated businesses. Gant Investment Advisors provides portfolio management and advisory services to individual clients, managing approximately $1.8 million across around 40 accounts. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy focused on low-cost index funds and short-duration fixed income, with portfolios rebalanced annually and managed primarily on a discretionary basis.

Randall Johnson is a financial advisor at Candela Financial in Toledo, OH, holding a Series 65 license with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked in tutoring and education, including positions at Ottawa Hills Local Schools and his own tutoring business, Randall Johnson Tutoring, where he provides chemistry and math instruction to K-12 students. He also owns and operates a tax planning and preparation service for individuals and small businesses. Candela Financial offers wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and residency programs, combining ongoing investment management with comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs an asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and uses both passive and active funds, typically managing client portfolios on a discretionary basis with quarterly reviews.

Abbey Ciancutti is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in financial advising. She currently operates independently at Shoreglass Financial Studio in Toledo, OH. Her prior roles include positions at Bollin Wealth Management and DeVerna & Co Financial. Shoreglass Financial Studio is a fee-only registered investment adviser that serves individuals and high-net-worth clients with ongoing investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm’s approach includes discretionary portfolio management integrated with long-term allocation strategies, tax-aware decisions, and no minimum account size.

Adam McLaughlin is a financial advisor with River Raisin Investment Partners, Inc. in Monroe, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He worked at LPL Financial for 10 years prior to joining his current firm in 2019. He serves as an alternate board member for the Monroe Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals. River Raisin Investment Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management and financial planning with an individualized asset-allocation approach that typically involves exchange-traded funds and a mix of fundamental, technical, and tactical analysis.

Anthony Harwood is a financial advisor at Harwood Investment Strategies, L.L.C. with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Harwood Investment Strategies since 2017 and holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at HCR-ManorCare from 2008 to 2017. Harwood Investment Strategies provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, and non-profit organizations. The firm serves both retail clients and institutional plan sponsors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management as well as support for employer-sponsored retirement plans, with an investment approach that combines fundamental analysis and quantitative measures along a generally long-term, value-oriented bias.

Colleen Oberhaus is a financial advisor with Gould Ruma Financial Advisors in Toledo, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Huntington Investment Co. before joining Gould Ruma Financial Advisors and LPL Financial in 2017. Oberhaus also provides administrative support and tax preparation services as part of her other business activities. Gould Ruma Financial Advisors offers individualized financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and referrals for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis to create customized asset allocation strategies and may delegate management to sub-advisers.

David Hoobler is a financial advisor at The Bottom Line Wealth Management Ltd. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Sunrift Capital Partners LLC. Hoobler is also involved as a licensed insurance agent with Capaverill II & Associates and Retirement Income Consultants. The Bottom Line Wealth Management Ltd. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily for individual clients. The firm employs model-based investment strategies, integrates emerging technologies in its operations, and maintains a material affiliation with insurance businesses.

Peter Ruma Jr. is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Gould Ruma Financial Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at LINSCO/Private Ledger, Corp. and Mony Securities Corporation. In addition to financial advising, he is involved in fixed life and group insurance sales and prepares tax returns. Gould Ruma Financial Advisors is a registered investment adviser offering individualized financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis to develop customized asset allocations and coordinates with tax and estate advisers as appropriate.

Alan Lancz is the sole advisor at Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc., holding a Series 63 license with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with his current firm since 1985 and previously worked at International Assets Advisory, LLC and Crescent Securities Group, Inc. Lancz also serves as Director of Research for Lancz Global LLC, a subscription-based independent research firm, and provides strategic leadership for national track and trace companies. Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing discretionary portfolios for individuals, family offices, retirement plans, foundations, and pooled investment vehicles, with approximately $175 million in assets under management. The firm employs fundamental analysis and tailored portfolio construction, offering a broad range of investment tools and specialized services including ethical and faith-based guidelines. It is notable for managing private energy-sector partnerships and affiliated businesses such as private real estate LLCs, proprietary research, and an early-stage AI platform.

Anthony Ruiz is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Ruiz Financial Group, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Edward Jones, and Huntington National Bank. Ruiz also holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Toledo, Ohio. Ruiz Financial Group is a state-registered, fee-only investment adviser that offers financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, families, trusts, small businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting with both 3(21) and 3(38) fiduciary options, and multiple fee arrangements, emphasizing a formal process for selecting and overseeing sub-advisers.

Travis Wurz is a financial advisor at Wurz Financial Services, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Schmerge Executive Planning Services, Inc. and Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. He recently obtained an insurance license. Wurz Financial Services provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and business consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm offers specialized business planning services for law firm owners and employs a blend of investment strategies documented in written Investment Policy Statements.

Gyeral Nice is a Series 65-licensed advisor with The Bottom Line Wealth Management Ltd. and has seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Retirement Income Consultants and Sunrift Capital Partners LLC, and he also serves as an insurance agent with Capaveril II & Associates. The Bottom Line Wealth Management Ltd. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, employing model-based strategies and incorporating fundamental and technical analysis, as well as third-party managers when appropriate. The firm serves mostly retail clients and maintains a material affiliation with insurance businesses through licensed agents.

Scott Burns is a financial advisor at River Raisin Investment Partners, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial and Fifth Third Securities. Burns is also the owner of PIN Seekers, LLC, a non-investment related business. River Raisin Investment Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as corporate retirement plans, employing an individualized asset-allocation approach that integrates exchange-traded funds with fundamental, technical, and tactical analysis. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement advisory services with a focus on participant-level management and institutional plan support.